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Letter to Editor
August 27, 1802
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A letter from New York criticizes President Jefferson and his party for removing federal judges, highlighting the U.S. District Court's opening on August 27 with no cases to try, questioning the need for judges in less populated areas.
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New York, August 24
COMMUNICATION.
Messrs. Denniston and Cheetham.
I understand the district court of the United States for the New York district, was opened at the Federal Hall on the 27th last, and the officers assembled in order to try any causes that should come before them; but finding there were no causes to try, they adjourned to the next term.
Now what a pity it is that we have not more judges of this court! How is it possible that Mr. Jefferson and his party could have the folly and impudence to turn out so many of these good judges? If there is no cause to try in the populous and great mercantile city of New-York, what business will the poor judges have to do in a great many thinly settled districts? I am afraid they will hardly have enough to keep them in countenance to receive their fine salaries.
A. YANKEE.
COMMUNICATION.
Messrs. Denniston and Cheetham.
I understand the district court of the United States for the New York district, was opened at the Federal Hall on the 27th last, and the officers assembled in order to try any causes that should come before them; but finding there were no causes to try, they adjourned to the next term.
Now what a pity it is that we have not more judges of this court! How is it possible that Mr. Jefferson and his party could have the folly and impudence to turn out so many of these good judges? If there is no cause to try in the populous and great mercantile city of New-York, what business will the poor judges have to do in a great many thinly settled districts? I am afraid they will hardly have enough to keep them in countenance to receive their fine salaries.
A. YANKEE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Judges
Jefferson Party
New York District Court
Judicial Appointments
Court Adjournment
What entities or persons were involved?
A. Yankee.
Messrs. Denniston And Cheetham.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A. Yankee.
Recipient
Messrs. Denniston And Cheetham.
Main Argument
criticizes jefferson and his party for foolishly removing capable federal judges, as evidenced by the new york district court's lack of cases, raising concerns about judges' idleness and salaries in less populated areas.
Notable Details
Court Opened At Federal Hall On The 27th Last With No Causes To Try
Questions The Impudence Of Turning Out Good Judges
Contrasts New York's Populous Mercantile Status With Thinly Settled Districts